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has anyone gotten a replacement key fob online and programmed it themselves? I went to the site that someone else had posted and they have the Fob that matches the one i have..but need to know how hard it is to program, and if the original FOB will still work? Just picked up my OB this wekeend and it only has one key set...thanks for any help!

 

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Oh hehehe.... :)

 

i just talked to the dealer..they want $75 for a fob..online places are asking $40 for an OEM one..and even the guy at the dealer said you can program the remote yourself if you have the original owners manual....i do..just haven't looked at it...i'm going to the dealer to get a key or 2 made..but really need a new FOB..if anone can answer that would be great with their expreinces...and i'll update as i go too!

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here are instructions i just found....

 

CODE ALARM SYSTEM

information is always subject to change and correction

 

Used on:

Impreza 1996-2001

Legacy 1995-1999

Forester 1998-2000

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/codealarmremote2.jpgBattery GP-23A

Lock: Left button will lock all doors. Double chirp indicates locked.

Unlock: Right button will unlock driver's door only. Hold unlock button app 6 seconds, it will unlock all doors including rear gate. Single chirp indicated unlock.

If the car chirps or lights flash 4x the alarm was triggered.

Panic. Press both buttons to activate emergency honk and flashing lights.

Valet mode: With optional alarm onlyPress the red alarm button on the left of the steering wheel. The light will quickly double flash. To re-set back to normal mode, press the red alarm light button again

 

Battery failed and lights flashing?

Parking lights will flash when the vehicle's battery is disconnected and reconnected.

To stop lights from flashing, either:

Press remote transmitter “UNLOCK” button once OR turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and press programming button for one second (see below).

The vehicle interior (courtesy) light and door open warning light (DOOR AJAR indicator) will then illuminate for 60 seconds when the ignition is turned off, or until the doors are locked with the remote transmitter. Yes, the dashboard instrument panel lights will flash when the parking lights flash.

Programming or Overriding the Alarm when you have lost the remote

Open driver's door.

Turn ignition key to 'On'

Press and *hold programming button* in (see diagram, button under dashboard)

After 15 seconds the the door locks will cycle 3 times. Do not release Programming button

Press lock (left) button the remotes to be programmed. The door locks will cycle one time.

Exit programming mode by releasing Programming button under dashboard and turning key to off.

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/codealarmremote1.JPGCode Alarm Programming Button is under dashboard on the kick panel by the driver's left knee, left of the steering column. If you can't find it, it might still be tucked up in the wiring harness higher up in that same general area. The botton is recessed in a plastic ring (see diagram).

This button must be pressed while programming remotes or if the battery was disconnected and the lights are flashing.

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Said it's up to 1999, can't be the same thing for 2005 (mine). I hear that 2005+, you need to program all key at the same time, cause when you re-program, the other one wont be recognized by the new "encrypted key" or something like that. Wonder if we could do it ourself.
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I know for the 08 its a pain in the behind to program yourself. Its possible, just a huge pain. It goes something like this (This is by memory from reading the manual):

 

  1. Make sure all doors are closed
  2. Open drivers door and closed the door
  3. Insert Key into ignition, turn to on position.
  4. With in 5 seconds Press the Lock window button 3 times, you should hear a chime.
  5. Press the lock window button again.
  6. Enter the 8 Digit FoB number starting with the first by Pressing up on the diverside window control for each numerical digit. (Ei. Press up 6 times if the number is 6)
  7. Press the window lock up and down again.
  8. Repeat Step 6-7
  9. Enter the 8 Digit security number located on the tiny peice of metal that came with the fob. Using the same method as 6.
  10. Press the window lock up and down again.
  11. Repeat 9-10
  12. You should hear a chime. Try you fob.

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orderd and got the FOB from Ikeyless and i'm disappointed...the pic showed one of the code alarm look-alikes..but what i got was one of the generic FOB's that you can get on Ebay for 1/2 the cost i paid....F-in pissed....i could have saved the coin...debating weather or not to try it and see if it works and live with it..or B*tch and try to get it back and a refund....dammit!
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I'm kinda wondering this myself. They just gave me a loaner today and it has a fob key all in one. I want that for my car. She said a new key is $150. :mad:
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato
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well mine is the older 98 outback..so don't think i can do the all-in-one FOB..you may be able to..the dealer said to buy a FOB from them would be like $77 -so i thought this $38 deal was worth it..i had looked at the FOB's on ebay..and they were all of $20 for mine..but i wanted an OEM looking one..imagine my surprise when i opened the package and saw one of the generic ones i saw on ebay.....pissed for sure...
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anyone have a '98 legacy or outback? I took the lower dash panel out to search for the programming button and i couldn't find it anywhere under, near, or around the dash...so i couldn't evne try to program the new remote..can anyone help?
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FOUND IT!!!!!!!!!

 

Right next to the kick panel on the left side - pointing straight down to the carpet - it is only the diameter of a dime - and the button is very small....here is a pic i snapped with my phone..this is looking up from the floor...right against the left side of the footwell...

 

http://www.fototime.com/FF3DD019701D739/standard.jpg

 

new remote i got works perfectly....procedure is simple...

1) Open door

2) Turn key to Full on position with dash lights lit up but do not start the car

3) Press button in and hold for 15 seconds....door locks will cycle 3 times - KEEP Holding button in...and then press the "lock" button on the remotes you want to have work. You will hear the door locks click when the button on the remote is pressed.

4) Let go of button and turn key to "Off"

5) Try out remotes.

Both my original one and the new one i got work perfect. And the new one will unlock all the doors by holding the unlock button down just like the original remote. I have another remote on the way from an Ebay guy - was all of $17 shipped - the code i searched for is GOH-M24 - that is the code on the back of the factory remote for the frequency. I'm sure the new key FOB i get will work too.

Now i can give a set to the wife for her to have and a spare to have in the house. My Subie Love just went up a notch! Just wnated to share.

 

Dan

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